Range error codes
Sometimes your range tells you exactly what's wrong—as long as you can crack the code. Below are common error code tables for the most popular brands, along with an explanation of what the code means, possible repair parts you might need and DIY advice. Visit Sears PartsDirect's repair help section for more DIY advice for stoves, other major appliances, lawn and garden equipment, garage door openers, vacuum cleaners and more. To find the owner’s manual or a complete list of replacement parts for your range, search for your model number.
Symptoms common to all ranges
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Main causes: power supply failure, blown thermal fuse, bad relay control board, damaged terminal block, wiring failure…
Main causes: broken oven door lock assembly, wiring failure, electronic control board problem…
Main causes: bad bake element, broken burner igniter, control system failure, blown thermal fuse, faulty temperature sen…
Main causes: food splatters, spilling food on the oven door, allowing liquid to drip through oven door vent when cleanin…
Main causes: faulty temperature sensor, electronic control board problem, control thermostat failure, weak burner ignite…
Main causes: broken broiler element, weak or broken broil burner igniter, control system failure, faulty temperature sen…
Main causes: power supply problem, control thermostat or electronic control board failure, broken element, bad burner ig…
Repair guides common to all ranges
These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your range.
How to replace a range oven door switch
The oven door switch detects whether the oven door is closed and helps control the oven light. Replace the switch if it …
How to replace a range oven door lock assembly
Oven door not locking? You can replace the lock assembly in less than 30 minutes. Here's how.…
Articles and videos common to all ranges
Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your range.
Learn how to clean and maintain your stove to keep it in top shape.…
Troubleshoot and repair problems with your range when your oven door locks shut and you can't get it open.…
Learn how to use a multimeter to check for wiring problems in an appliance that's not working…